Kaplan, Mark J.'s Obituary
Mark J. Kaplan, 71, Fruitland Park, Florida passed away on March 15, 2025 at U.F. Healthcare Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida, with his loving wife Lisa by his bedside. Mark was born on March 28, 1953 in Bronx, New York to his parents Hyman Kaplan and Blanche (Greenberg) Kaplan.
Mark moved from Bronx, New York to Fruitland Park, Florida 18 years ago. He was employed at Publix in The Villages as a Deli Clerk. Mark was of the Jewish faith. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mark was known for his kind heart and his sense of humor. He loved going to the horse racing track, and he loved New York sports teams, especially the New York Rangers.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 9 years: Lisa Kaplan; six daughters: Kristen Cappitelli, Becca Super, Emma Jones, Amanda Raineault, Jessica Cripps and Tasha Greene; and many grandchildren that he adored and his two girls Smokey and Foxy.
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at a later date by his family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com.
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